Canon 1D MIV vs Canon 20D

Following is a comprehensive review of the Canon 1D MIV and Canon 20D, one is a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both are designed by Canon. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the 1D MIV (16MP) and 20D (8MP) and the 1D MIV (APS-H) and 20D (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The 1D MIV was manufactured 5 years after the 20D which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 1D MIV being a Large SLR camera and the Canon 20D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the 1D MIV matches up versus the 20D for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS-1D Mark IV and Canon EOS 20D. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 1D MIV Gallery and Canon 20D Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1D MIV enjoys outside measurements of 156mm x 157mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") having a weight of 1230 grams (2.71 lbs) while the Canon 20D has dimensions of 144mm x 106mm x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") with a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 1D MIV and Canon 20D in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the 1D MIV against the 20D.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1D MIV and 20D is 51 and 59 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The picture below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 1D MIV and 20D.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 1D MIV featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Canon 1D MIV will provide extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher 1D MIV provides an advantage in sensor technology.